Ocean Exploration| 8:00 am
| Del Mar - Have breakfast at Pacifica Breeze Café. Try the House Smoked Salmon Benedict or the Del Mar Power Breakfast - very popular with the locals.
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| 9:30 am
| La Jolla - Get acquainted with a variety of marine life at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps.
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| Noon
| La Jolla - Have lunch at The Shores Restaurant at the La Jolla Shores Hotel, one of the three restaurants overseen by award-winning Chef Bernard Guillas.
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| 1:30 pm
| La Jolla - Uncover the smallest of sea creatures amongst the tide pools at Shell Beach or paddle through a guided kayaking tour of La Jolla Cove and caves with La Jolla Kayak or San Diego Bike & Kayak Tours.
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| 6 pm
| La Jolla - Have dinner in downtown La Jolla. Save room for dessert at Nine-Ten where the half-baked chocolate cake can't be missed.
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| 8 pm
| La Jolla - Saunter through La Jolla Village along Prospect Street and stumble upon the myriad of boutiques, galleries, and museums.
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| Don't Miss
| Swimming or kayaking with docile leopard sharks at La Jolla Shores during the last weeks of summer.
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| 10:00 am
| Carlsbad - Frolic through LEGOLAND California and don't miss the Granny's Apple Fries. Also, visit its sister attraction next door, SEA LIFE Aquarium.
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| 4:00 pm
| Carlsbad - Splash around at Carlsbad State Beach and take a walk along the boardwalk.
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| 6:00 pm
| Oceanside - Have dinner at the historic 101 Café. Don't forget to order the famous carrot cake - its 50-year old recipe along with the freshest ingredients will put a smile on your face.
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| 7:30 pm
| Oceanside - Stroll along Oceanside Harbor - the Cape Cod-style village houses an assortment of shops and includes the iconic harbor lighthouse.
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| Don't Miss
| The Oceanside Pier, which is the longest over-water wooden pier on the West Coast. Boasting 1,942 feet, this historic structure draws visitors and locals who wish to enjoy a panoramic view of the coastline.
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Drive the 101| 8:30 am
| Oceanside - Have breakfast at the historic 101 Café, the oldest eatery in Oceanside, serving breakfast classics all day long. Sit at the bar to take in some of the action.
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| 10:00 am
| Oceanside - Learn about the history of local surfing with a stop at the California Surf Museum.
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| Noon
| Carlsbad - Have lunch in Carlsbad Village.
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| 2:00 pm
| Encinitas - Wander through Downtown Encinitas. Check out the surf at world-renowned Swami's Beach, or kick off your shoes for a refreshing stroll along Moonlight Beach.
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| 4:00 pm
| Solana Beach - Pick up one-of-a-kind gifts or artisan creations at the Cedros Design District.
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| 6:00 pm
| Del Mar - Have dinner at Brigantine Del Mar and enjoy their signature marinated swordfish. Take in the panoramic view of the Del Mar Racetrack and Pacific Ocean while perched at the cocktail deck. Or head to Pacifica Del Mar to try their sumptuous Barbequed Sugar-Spiced Salmon. Stroll around Del Mar Plaza after dinner for a prime view of the sunset.
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| 8:00 pm
| Solana Beach - Catch a live music show at the internationally-acclaimed Belly Up.
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| Don't Miss
| Your choice of Farmers' Markets at any of the communities along the 101: Sunday - La Jolla, Leucadia and Solana Beach; Wednesday - Carlsbad; Thursday - Oceanside; Saturday - Carlsbad and Del Mar.
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| 9:00 am
| Escondido - Embark on a safari tour at the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park. For a rare, close-up glimpse of its popular inhabitants, add in a Photo Caravan Tour, a Segway Tour, or try the thrilling new Flightline adventure experience.
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| 1:00 pm
| Escondido - Treat your taste buds to a delicious meal at one of the many unique eateries along Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido.
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| 2:30 pm
| Escondido - Enjoy Grape Day Park and stroll through a little bit of Escondido's history at the Escondido History Center. Ponder the wealth of exhibits on display at the Mingei Museum and meander through the shops, museums and galleries along Grand Avenue. Let the magnificent Queen Califia's Magical Circle sculpture garden in Kit Carson Park astound you.
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| 6:00 pm
| Escondido - Have dinner at Stone Brewing World Bistro. Start with the Stone Pale Ale and garlic stir-fried Brussels sprouts. After enjoying the delicious, locally-sourced food, take a free tour of the award-winning microbrewery.
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| 8:00 pm
| Escondido - End the evening in style with a performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido or the Welk Resorts Theatre.
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| Don't Miss
| Queen Califia's Magical Circle, the only American sculpture garden by internationally-acclaimed artist, Niki de Saint Phalle. Find her signature near the golden egg fountain.
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Refined Relaxation| 9:00 am
| Rancho Bernardo - Enjoy some pampering with a spa treatment or round of golf at the Rancho Bernardo Inn.
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| Noon
| Rancho Bernardo - Have lunch at the Veranda Restaurant overlooking the golf course.
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| 1:30 pm
| Rancho Bernardo or Escondido - Prime your palette for wine tastings at Bernardo Winery or Orfila Vineyards.
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| 4:00 pm
| Valley Center - Treat yourself to a spa visit or gaming at Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort.
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| 6:00 pm
| Valley Center - Dine into one of the restaurant options available at Harrah's. From Fiore's steak and seafood or worldly flavors at the International Buffet, to "fruits of the sea" from the Oyster Bar, Harrah's as got every taste covered.
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| 8:00 pm
| Valley Center - Groove to live musical entertainment at Harrah's or enjoy the new high-energy Sports Pit with 50 plasma TV screens.
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| Don't Miss
| Escondido's Cruisin' Grand, the Friday night blast-to-the-past with hot rods and classic cars. From April to September, 5pm-9pm every Friday.
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It's All in the Altitude| 9:00 am
| Palomar Mountain - Take the self-guided tour and see the 200-inch Hale Telescope at the Palomar Observatory.
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| 1:30 pm
| Warner Springs - Surrender to the enchantment of sky sailing, mountain bike riding or midweek horseback riding at Warner Springs Ranch.
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| 6:00 pm
| Warner Springs - Have dinner at The Anza Room at Warner Springs Ranch.
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| 8:00 pm
| Palomar Mountain - Look out into the vast beyond with some dramatic stargazing. The 3,200-foot elevation atop Palomar Mountain lures the local astronomy club to the spot, where they will often share with the inquisitive a peek through their telescopes.
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| Don't Miss
| A soak in the natural mineral hot springs at Warner Springs Ranch. Known to offer invigorating relaxation and therapeutic healing, the springs emerge from the earth at a toasty 137 degrees, with the hot mineral pool being maintained between 100-102 degrees year round.
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A Bit o' Country| 9:00 am
| Santa Ysabel - Take a self-guided tour of the historic Mission Santa Ysabel. Make sure to stop in at Dudley's Bread Shop for a delicious snack before continuing on to Julian.
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| 10:30 am
| Julian - Unleash your inner sleuth with a History Hunt through Julian for a chance at a cash prize.
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| Noon
| Julian - Have lunch at Miner's Diner, featuring an original olde-fashioned soda fountain and diner.
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| 1:30 pm
| Julian - Wander through one of the many apple orchards for apple picking (September - October).
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| 3:00 pm
| Julian - Get cozy as you mosey along Main Street in a horse-drawn carriage ride.
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| 4:00 pm
| Julian - Have dinner at your choice of eateries along Main Street, including a Texas-style barbeque joint. Plan an early meal - most restaurants close at 5pm during the week.
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| Don't Miss
| Julian's famous homemade apple pie at Mom's Pie shop.
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